Join us to make Manchester city centre a better place to work, visit and live.
CityCo represents companies across all sectors, sizes and locations, giving businesses a voice and ensuring they can run effectively and expand activities. We connect businesses with each other, and public agencies, to drive forward initiatives that support an improved, thriving and aspirational city experience. We seek to support economic growth and ensure the city is competing on a national and international scale.
We have over 80 members, spanning a range of sectors including retail, leisure, property, professional and financial services, hotels, transport, education, utilities, creative industries and hospitality. Fees start at £1,000 dependent on your type of business.
Key membership benefits include;
- Meet key players in Manchester’s business community via our networking events and introductory service.
- Get your opinion heard through our CEO board dinners and our contacts with senior figures from the public and private sectors in Manchester.
- Promote your business to the CityCo PA Network.
- Operational and security support services to help you maintain your high standards.
- Access to research and intelligence to help inform your business plans.
- Help deliver your CSR objectives and support our Garden City initiative.
- Get involved in public events that animate the city centre.
Further information about membership can be found here.
Click here to read what some of our members say about CityCo.
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To join CityCo’s network please contact Rachel Brydon, Membership Manager rachel.brydon@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.
We look forward to working with you.
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CitySessions
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreBi-monthly exclusive “behind – the – scenes” events only for members to get an early preview or “inside scoop” on new developments and opportunities of interest in Manchester.
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Private Board Dinners
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreBi-monthly informal dinners or lunches held in a private dining room in one of our member restaurants or hotels.
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CityConversations
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreQuarterly discussion panel events, focussing on speakers and topics of national and international interest.
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BCRP Intelligence Briefings
12 June 2013 — 11 December 2013, 10:00am
Venue: Manchester City CentreCityCo’s BCRP Intelligence Briefings present on operational and security matters which may affect the business community. Invitations are open to security, operations and front-of-house colleagues.
To enquire about the events and attendance, please contact karen.ryan@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.
Wednesday 12 June 2013, House of Fraser
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Wednesday 10 July 2013, Debenhams
Wednesday 14 August 2013, Manchester Arndale
Wednesday 11 September 2013, House of Fraser
Wednesday 9 October 2013, Debenhams
Wednesday 13 November 2013, Manchester Arndale
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PA Network - Malmaison Hotel
26 June 2013, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Malmaison, 1 Gore St, Manchester M1 3AQForget the weather and join The PA Network at the beautiful Malmaison for an evening of glamour and indulgence.
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Christmas Review
01 December 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreOur annual social event will take place in early December and will thank our members for their support as well as review CityCo achievements from the year.
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Annual Review
01 March 2014 — 31 March 2014, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreLarge partnership event in mid-March, intended to present upcoming activity in the city centre.
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BCRP Intelligence Briefings
12 June 2013 — 11 December 2013, 10:00am
Venue: Manchester City CentreCityCo’s BCRP Intelligence Briefings present on operational and security matters which may affect the business community. Invitations are open to security, operations and front-of-house colleagues.
To enquire about the events and attendance, please contact karen.ryan@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.
Wednesday 12 June 2013, House of Fraser
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Wednesday 10 July 2013, Debenhams
Wednesday 14 August 2013, Manchester Arndale
Wednesday 11 September 2013, House of Fraser
Wednesday 9 October 2013, Debenhams
Wednesday 13 November 2013, Manchester Arndale
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CitySession - Ruairidh Jackson, NOMA
23 April 2013, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: 1 Angel Square, NOMA, Manchester, M60 0AGJoin CityCo for our next CitySession with guest speaker Ruairidh Jackson, senior member of Co-operative Estates, and a tour of the new NOMA Head Office
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PA Network - To Kill a Mockingbird at Royal Exchange Theatre
06 March 2013, 5:30pm — 11:00pm
Venue: Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Sq, M2 7DHJoin The PA Network for an exclusive evening at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
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Piccadilly Partnership Private Dinner
20 February 2013, 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Venue: Ember Lounge at MalmaisonCityCo and Piccadilly Partnership host invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Richard Lewis, Chairman, Piccadilly Partnership
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Private Board Dinner
21 January 2013, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
Venue: Double Tree by HiltonCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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CitySessions
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreBi-monthly exclusive “behind – the – scenes” events only for members to get an early preview or “inside scoop” on new developments and opportunities of interest in Manchester.
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Private Board Dinners
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreBi-monthly informal dinners or lunches held in a private dining room in one of our member restaurants or hotels.
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CityConversations
01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
Venue: Manchester City CentreQuarterly discussion panel events, focussing on speakers and topics of national and international interest.
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Member Christmas Drinks
13 December 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JLJoin us for festive drinks at Manchester Art Gallery
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PA Network Christmas Party
05 December 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Malmaison, 1 Gore Street, Manchester, M1 3AQCelebrate the festive season with The PA Network as we host a dazzling Christmas party at Manchester’s luxurious Malmaison hotel
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CitySessions - Dave Moutrey, Cornerhouse
29 November 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: CornerhouseJoin CityCo for our next CitySession with guest speaker Dave Moutrey, CEO, Cornerhouse & The Library Theatre Company
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Private Board Dinner
20 November 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
Venue: The Hilton Hotel, DeansgateCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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PA Network - MacDonald Hotel Spa Evening
06 November 2012 — 07 November 2012, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: MacDonald HotelJoin The PA Network this November for an evening of pre-Christmas pampering at the MacDonald Hotel and Spa.
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Piccadilly Forum: Piccadilly - Manchester's latest digital district
22 October 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: NQ2022, Dale Street, Northern QuarterJoin Piccadilly Partnership and CityCo for an informal reception to discuss the future of the digital sector in Piccadilly.
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CityConversations - Knowledge and Innovation in Manchester
11 October 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: The Bridgewater HallCityCo, in partnership with Manchester Science Parks, Bruntwood, and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, present a CityConversation about Knowledge & Innovation in Manchester, sponsored by Cisco.
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CitySessions - Ian Simpson, Ian Simpson Architects
11 September 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Marks & Clerk, 1 New York Street, Manchester, M1 4HDCityCo invites you to our next CitySession with guest speaker Ian Simpson, Ian Simpson Architects
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Rocket to the top with Nicky Pattinson
05 September 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WSJoin us in the spectacular Bridgewater Hall for an evening of drinks, nibbles and music; and to hear from the UK’s No 1 sales expert in how to rocket to the top
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Private Board Dinner
04 September 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
Venue: MalmaisonCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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CitySessions - Mike Emmerich, Chief Executive New Economy
02 July 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Mr Thomas' Chop HouseThis July we are delighted to welcome Mike Emmerich, Chief Executive, New Economy – the organisation responsible for creating economic growth and prosperity for Manchester.
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Private Board Dinner
25 June 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
Venue: MalmaisonCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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CityConversations - Business Tourism
19 June 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Hilton DeansgateCityCo and Piccadilly Partnership members are invited to our next CityConversations event. Hear our expert panel discuss strategies and opportunties for Manchester’s Business Tourism sector.
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CitySessions - Claire Moreland, Chetham's School of Music
29 May 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Chetham's School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SBCityCo invites you to attend our second CitySessions event
The new events programme aims to turn the spotlight on a particular business or project in the city, focusing on the latest developments and allowing our guests access to the city’s major players.
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Private Board Dinner
28 May 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
Venue: Harvey NicholsCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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Manchester: A Digital Future
15 May 2012, 6:30pm — 8:30pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza, 70 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AFAs part of the FutureEverything festival, SMC_MCR (formerly Social Media Cafe), in association with CityCo, is hosting a discussion about Manchester’s digital future
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PA Network - Harvey Nichols Beauty Evening
09 May 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Harvey Nichols, New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1ADJoin The PA Network this May for a stylish evening of pampering and beauty at Harvey Nichols, Manchester
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Private Board Dinner
23 April 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Venue: Mint HotelCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board.
These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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CityConversation - Arts and Culture
18 April 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley StreetYou are invited to hear Manchester’s visionary leaders discuss the future of the city’s cultural sector
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Private Board Dinner
28 March 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Venue: Hilton HotelCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board.
These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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CitySessions - Living Ventures
20 March 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Peppermint Bay, 1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3APCityCo invites you to attend the launch of our new event series – CitySessions
The new events programme aims to turn the spotlight on a particular business or project in the city, focusing on the latest developments and allowing our guests access to the city’s major players.
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High Street Sentinel
19 March 2012 — 23 March 2012, 9:00am –10:00am
Venue: AMC Cinema Great Northern, ManchesterCity centre businesses are invited to an anti-terrorism briefing
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CityTours - The Sharp Project
15 March 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: The Sharp Project, Thorp Road, ManchesterJoin CityCo for a behind the scenes tour and presentation at Manchester’s digital content production complex, The Sharp Project
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Private Board Dinner - Chairman's Dinner
14 March 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Venue: Malmaison HotelCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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Private Board Dinner
29 February 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
Venue: Harvey NicholsCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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Manchester City Centre Annual Review 2011/12
08 February 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Town HallCityCo invites Manchester’s senior business community to attend our Manchester City Centre Annual Review 2011/12 on Wednesday 8 February 2012 at the Town Hall. The event will provide guests with a real sense of how the city will evolve in the coming year.
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Private Board Dinner
30 January 2012, 7:00pm — 9:00pm
Venue: Mint Hotel ManchesterCityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.
Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood
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The PA Network - House of Fraser
14 December 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: House of Fraser KendalsJoin fellow PAs for a festive styling evening at House of Fraser Kendals
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The PA Network - Park Inn
30 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Park Inn, ManchesterJoin fellow PAs for a festive food and drink extravaganza at the Park Inn
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Piccadilly and Northern Quarter Independent Business Forum
22 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, city centreJoin us as we invite a panel of experienced experts to give their views on the current market, trends, threats and opportunities for the independent trader.
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Lowry to Life Preview
10 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: KRO Piccadilly, ManchesterThe Piccadilly Partnership hosts the exclusive preview of 'Lowry to Life’ -an ambitious digital re-imagining of LS Lowry’s famous painting 'Piccadilly Gardens’, live in the heart of modern day Manchester.
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CityConversations - Digital and Media
27 October 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Crowne Plaza HotelTurning the spotlight on Media City and The Sharp Project, the event will look at their impact on the economy of the city and wider region, and how the digital and media landscape will evolve over the next decade.
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The PA Network - Grill on New York Street
17 October 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Grill on New York StreetJoin fellow city centre PA’s for wine tasting and canapes.
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The Manchester Breakfast - Paul Simpson, CEO Visit Manchester
05 October 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StThe event will enable an intimate forum for debate between our invited speaker and audience of CityCo and Piccadilly Partnership members.
Speaker: Paul Simpson, CEO Visit Manchester
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PA Network
28 September 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: Anvic Developments, Piccadilly HouseIt’s all about you!
Following requests from several network members, we’ve decided to make you the subject of our September event. Anvic’s stunning Piccadilly House will host our first PA Forum event – giving you the chance to share and explore issues that affect you at work.
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Chris Oglesby, CEO, Bruntwood
07 September 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StChris Oglesby, CEO, Bruntwood
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Northern Quarter Business Forum
09 August 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: TBCNorthern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.
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PA Network
14 July 2011, 6:00pm
Venue: Spa 303, Hilton Hotel, DeansgateNetwork with PAs from across the city while you enjoy canapes and wine in Cloud 23’s East Lounge and experience a private evening of pampering and spa treatments.
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Northern Quarter Business Forum
12 July 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: TBCNorthern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Chief Constable Peter Fahy
06 July 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StChief Constable Peter Fahy, Greater Manchester Police
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Northern Quarter Business Forum
14 June 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: TBCNorthern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Andrew Stokes
01 June 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StAndrew Stokes, Chief Executive, Marketing Manchester
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Northern Quarter Business Forum
17 May 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: Thomas Restaurant, Thomas StNorthern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Andrew Harrison
04 May 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StAn audience with Andrew Harrison, Managing Director, Manchester Airport
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Northern Quarter Business Forum
19 April 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: Manchester city centre (various venues)Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Sir Howard Bernstein
06 April 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StAn audience with Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council
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Piccadilly Forum - Creative Trends
24 March 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Venue: An Outlet, Dale StreetThis lively, informal event heard from two of Manchester’s flourishing creative agencies – Mark Beaumont, Creative Director at Dinosaur and Kate Doyle, Director at Four 23, as they presented their trend predictions for 2011/12.
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The PA Network - Clever Communications
10 March 2011, 6:00pm
Venue: Bruntwood City TowerThe event invited the city’s PAs and EAs to an experiential taster session in becoming 'a PA with PA – Perfect Awareness’, delivered by Lindsay Taylor, Coach and Trainer with Your Excellency Limited.
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The Manchester Breakfast - with Sir Richard Leese
02 March 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley StAn audience with Sir Richard Leese, Leader, Manchester City Council
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CityConversations - New Property Developments
27 January 2011, 4:25pm
Venue: Deansgate Suite, Hilton Manchester DeansgateThe event updated members on major property developments underway in the city centre; The Co-Operative’s work in the north of the city, and plans for St Peter’s Square and First Street.
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